Rambling Man's Reviews

  WORDS BY ANSELM ANDERSON Progressive Rock Duo T he Chronicles of Manimal and Samara returns with their latest EP, Origins, released last Friday, November 1st. The duo comprises Singapore-born vocalist Daphne Ang and Italian Bassist and guitarist Andrea Papi. Formed in 2020, the two musicians met in Camden, London, UK, and quickly developed a brand of progressive rock that blends poetry, electronica, and metal music. Ang also contributes piano and keyboards to the record, whilst Papi lends his unique vocals to two tracks on the release "Bite the Bullet" and "It Goes". The duo commented how they want "Origins" to widen their reach with new listeners. The follow-up to the hugely successful 2022 release "Trust No Leaders" pushes the boundaries with its fresh production and merger of several genres. The EP opens with the seven-minute "Feed the Beast". an atmospheric number with an opening poetic monologue, accompanied by industrial rock,

Duff McKagan has premiered three new songs in anticipation of his US tour, featuring collaborations with a trio of iconic punk legends who will join him on select dates. The songs are currently available. "All Turning Loose" (featuring Lee Ving) and "My Name is Bob" (featuring Joey Shithead) will be included on an exclusive 7” vinyl for this tour. “ALL TURNING LOOSE seems to highlight those times in life when you just wanna pull your fuckin’ hair out! Lee Ving adds his pure brilliance...and it makes me so happy! ” says Duff McKagan. “ MY NAME IS BOB is a fun rocker that seemed to write itself one day. Having Joey Shithead be my compatriot along for the ride is one of the best things that could ever happen.” “Witness the power and glory from DUFF & Co on the forthcoming single “All Turning Loose!! ” says Lee Ving . “Don’t miss it (especially with me singing on it)! Range War is honoured to play upcoming shows with Duff McKagan this November. Keep an eye out f

  Words by Anselm Anderson British rock band Arrow Valley aims to make its mark in the rock and metal scene with its latest EP, "Embodiment," which was released last week. The heavy rock band followed up their debut EP, "You Are Not Alone," with a dynamic album featuring five tracks. Their sound is influenced by the soaring melodies of Creed and Alter Bridge and the aggressive metal style of Killswitch Engage. The band combines hard rock with metal elements to create an emotionally charged mini-release. The band, which formed last year, hails from the West Midlands in England. They are led by vocalist Arron Turner and guitarist Luke Hatton and are joined by bassist Abbas Ali, guitarist Nicky Hughes, and drummer Mark Harris Bristow. Hatton produced the album at his home and Vault Studios in Kidderminster. This helps bring an authentic gloss to the album. Photo Credit:Jessica Hughes The band showcases their growth as musicians in "Embodiment" by blending all

Photo Credit: Robby Klein THE GRAMMY® Award-winning duo Larkin Poe has shared their latest single, 'Mockingbird,' now available via their own Tricki-Woo Records. The Georgia-bred, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell will premiere an official music video today on YouTube. The deeply contemplative track marks the opening song on Larkin Poe’s eagerly awaited new album, Bloom , arriving Friday, January 24, 2025. Pre-orders are available now. “‘Mockingbird’ is a tender reflection on the perpetual journey of becoming, ” says Rebecca Lovell. “When all tallied up, the countless missteps we inevitably take along the way can feel disheartening — but looking too long in the rearview can harm one’s future. Choosing to find the hidden meaning in the many pitstops and messy detours that life sometimes demands has felt like a very important perspective shift.” PRE-ORDER BLOOM Watch the video for 'Mockingbird' below. Bloom, which   follows 2023’

 BETTER NOISE MUSIC has unveiled a deluxe edition of the soundtrack fo r BETTER NOISE FILMS’ acclaimed 2022 revenge thriller T he Retaliators, released last Friday, October 18, THE RETALIATORS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK (DELUXE ) adds seven new recently released tracks from BETTER NOISE MUSIC’s extensive roster.  FINGER ELEVEN, NOTHING MORE, FROM ASHES TO NEW, THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT, and CORY MARKS  are some of the new names to join the soundtrack’s original artists such as MÖTLEY CRÜE, PAPA ROACH, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, ICE NINE KILLS, THE HU, BAD WOLVES, ESCAPE THE FATE, and EVA UNDER FIRE . See the track listing below. The Retaliators' film has been compared to the effect The Lost Boys and The Crow defined the late ’80s and ‘90s alt-rock scene respectively, . Stream/download THE RETALIATORS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK (DELUXE) now at https://theretaliators.ffm.to/msdeluxe THE RETALIATORS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTR

Photo Credit: Rick McGinnis  The Discarded, The father-and-sons trio, are set to release their sixth full-length studio album, The Green Door,   on November 25, 2024. The first track taken from the album is the energetic first single, "Testify!"—a fiery rock anthem that channels the band’s signature intensity and passion, which was released last week, The song originated from a jam session between guitarist JP Wasson and his son, Caden, and was further transformed by bassist Jared Wasson's live performances. "Testify!" features a Southern preacher vibe, driven by punk, highlighted by the iconic line: "Brothers and sisters, I need you to testify!" when bassist Jared introduced a fresh, vibrant bassline during one of their live performances song soon evolved into a recorded track. “Jared’s live counter riff added a completely new dimension to the song,” JP explains. Energized by this new discovery, the band re-recorded the track to capture the amplifie

Photo Credit: R.D Cane SLIP~ons  released their new single, "Graystone," along with an accompanying video on October 14, 2024, through Scamindy Records. This guitar-heavy, power-pop quartet brings together two Canadian music legends, capturing the vibrant spirit of 90s rock. Featuring Brock Pytel of The Doughboys and Brian Minato, known for his work with Sarah McLachlan, the band also includes Rob "Shockk" Matharu of The Spitfires on guitar and Shane Wilson on drums. Their sound is reminiscent of iconic bands such as Hüsker Dü, The Posies, Soul Asylum, and The Nils, while also appealing to fans of The Lemonheads, Ash, The Replacements, and Dinosaur Jr. To celebrate the release, they will host a single release party at Green Auto Music in Vancouver on November 15th. "Graystone" showcases Pytel’s signature gravelly vocals and clever, tongue-in-cheek lyrics, all backed by slamming rhythms, punchy guitars, and rolling bass lines that drive the melodies. Sparse